Benjamin Steak House
The ever looming question of "what's the best steakhouse in NY" will never be answered unanimously; there are too many variables to consider. I've been to what's considered New York’s top steakhouses and Benjamin ranks right up there at the very top. No surprise, considering Chef/owner Arturo McLeod spent the last 33 years working in steakhouses, and perfected his unique grilling techniques at Peter Luger. He left to open the elegant Benjamin Steak House. Chef McLeod knows meat. He supervises all of the buying and the menu planning; the menu features the finest and carefully selects prime USDA meat, dry aged for 20 to 28 days. Benjamin Steakhouse, conveniently located near Grand Central Station, in the heart of Manhattan, offers award-winning steaks, seafood & more. The 5,000 square foot restaurant features a ten-foot working fireplace, rich chocolate brown leather seating, oak wood paneling, vaulted decorative ceiling, & modern brass amber-toned chandeliers. Benjamin Steakhouse welcomes groups of all sizes. The entire restaurant can be reserved for up to approximately 215 guests. The private dining rooms on the second level will accommodate 60 guests. I don't think I've ever had steak that was so tender. The porterhouse for 2 was cooked to perfection, it had a great crust, juicy and the meat was aged, with great flavor. Who would go to a Steakhouse for seafood? We did, and the Chilean Sea Bass was generous and also cooked to perfection. The Caesar salad was exceptionally delicious, the creamed spinach was rich and flavorful and just creamy enough. Benjamin Steakhouse also offers a wide selection of wines and vintages for pairing and a variety of more than a dozen delicious desserts. Benjamin now ranks as one of the premier steakhouses in the city; for serious steak-connoisseurs, Benjamin is a must visit.
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